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— — V This 49th year of the twentieth century marks the centennial of a vital era in our country’s history. The Gold Rush” period of 1849, when pioneers and home- steaders blazed unknown trails and opened the West for colonization, laid the founda- tion for a greater and stronger America. People, desiring riches and prosperity, be- gan a new mode of life. The class of 1949, aptly termed Gold Diggers,” seek far more than material wealth in their trek across the years. Their ultimate goal lies on a higher plane. Their desire is to search through life for the wealth of happiness, friendship, accomplish- ment and peace. THE YEAR GOLD DIGGERS” Top: Finis! Center: Bum’s Day Wedding? Bottom: Traditional rivalry with Clark. IN MEMORIAM Lamar C. Grubb Lamar C. Grubb, superintendent of the Whiting Public Schools, who died on January 17, 1949, in Indianapolis, has surely left his distinctive mark on the Whiting Schools, with which he was asso- ciated for almost 35 years. During the six years in which Mr. Grubb serv-d as superintendent, a complete modernization pro- gram was undertaken to improve the physical properties of the school. Modern tiled floors, sound- proofed ceilings and fluorescent lighting fixtures, which are advantageous to proper working conditions for students, were installed. Next came a new wing on the south end of the Senior High School build- ing enlarging the shop and commercial department, thus giving Whiting High School one of the most modern and best equipped commercial departments in the Calumet District. Also plans for a new physical education building have been completed and construction is scheduled to begin. Mr. Grubb, born on July 29, 1891, near Greencastle, Indiana, came to Whiting in September, 1914, as a teacher a graduate of DcPauw University. In addition, he took graduate work at Purdue and the University of Chicago. After four years of teaching, Mr. Grubb was appointed principal of the senior high. In this position Mr. Grubb was respected by all, for he was cooperative and willing to ac- cept suggestions from teachers and students alike. He became superintendent of schools in 1943. He played an important part in the education of several generations of Whiting young people as teacher, principal, superintendent. The continued progress of the Whiting Public Schools during the past thirty years has been Lamar C. Grubb’s greatest satisfaction. Pogc Six _$ jt)eclica tion The Reflector staff of 1949 wishes to laud the commendable achievement of the present foot- ball team, which has acclaimed state-wide recognition of their feat of a perfect season. This record is unsurpassed in the annals of the school and probably will not be equalled for some time. With this thought in mind we dedicate this, the ’49 Reflector, not only to the ”1948 State Champions,” but to every W.H.S. athlete who has participated in any sport for the glory of his Alma Mater and the betterment of himself. I II Jhe dchedude INTRODUCTION................................. Beginning the Year Introducing—”The Gold Diggers” The Foremen and Their Helpers—Administration Searching for the Gold—Typical Classes CLASSES...................................... Panning and Digging for Knowledge Taking Inventory of Accomplishments—Senior History The Gold Diggers” Their Helpers Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Seventh and Eighth Grade Pages 1-17 Pages 18-41 III IV V ACTIVITIES................................................ Pages 42-67 Oh My Darling Clementine” Stockholders and Board of Directors—Governing Bodies Sewing Circles and Town Meetings—Clubs and Organizations Everyday Happenings—School Life Time between Shifts Parties Dances Initiations SPORTS.................................................... Pages 68-85 There Must Be Fair Play! We Struck It Rich— 1948 State Champs” Contests of Brawn and Skill Basketball Games Swimming Meets Track and Cross Country Meets Baseball Games Even Gold Diggers” Need Encouragement—Cheerleaders THE MINE—Our Alma Mater.........................................Page 86 NEAL PRICE’S FIRESTONE SUPPLY Records—Home and Auto Supplies Poqc Seven m in id tra tion THE FOREMEN AND THEIR HELPERS EMMETT L. RIORDAN Principal, Whiting Junior-Senior High School Acting Superintendent, Whiting Public Sc oools Besides being assistant principal of Whiting Junior-Senior High School since 1944, Joseph McAdam is also supervisor of social studies. In February of 1923, he began teaching at Whiting High School. Mr. McAdam first attended Aurora College where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. To win his Bachelor of Philosophy Degree, he studied at the University of Chicago. With further study at the University of Illinois, he obtained his Master of Arts Degree. Mr. Mc- Adam has also attended the Indiana Univercsity Extension. A period of thirty-five years covers the teaching experience of Emmett L. Riordan, principal of Whiting Junior- Senior High School. He has held the position of principal for six years and at the present time is serving as acting superintendent. A major part of Mr. Riordan’s experience was gained at Whit- ing High School. Mr. Riordan graduated from Indiana State Teachers’ College a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Later he received his Master’s Degree in edu- cation from Indiana University. JOSEPH McADAM Assistant Principal Whiting Junior-Senior High Sc jooI Poge Eight BANK OF WHITING Whiting, Indiana ddoard of (Education Jacob V. Nyland, secretary; Charles J. O'Drobinak, president; David J. Paskwietz, treasurer. JUNIOR HIGH OFFICE STAFF—B. Baiden. clerk of the Book Store; C. Baiden, Junior high school secretary. SENIOR HIGH OFFICE STAFF—H. Moore, secretary of the Board of Education; D. Vidovich, Senior high school secretary; D. Williams, secretary to superintendent. MONITORS—Seated: J. Ragland, F. Berilla, J. Pustek, E. Petrin, A. Russell. Standing: C. Keeler, C. Martich, D. Jeter, L. Rasmussen, A. Crnkovich. JENNINGS-MATTERN PHARMACY 1420— 119th Street Page Nine G (i'C,V P°° K Etva Marshall, librarian. Peter Kovachic, Physical Education l 3 jauiwn. Physical Education «4 - Royetta Transcau, Penmanship and History George O. Burman, Mathematics and Safety W. P. Buerckholtz, machine shop; Otto M. Merriman, woodshop and mechanical drawing; Bernard J. Vescly, printing. COSY LUNCH School Students Welcome Page Eleven Sadie Transciu, Typing Ruth Nelson Shea, Business Training E. L. Watkins, Science; Charles Lcckrone, Chemistry and Physics; Emily Whitton, Biology and Health. 00 Hr °G James Homco, Attendance; Marie Greenwald, Social Dramatics; Steve Fowdy, Social Studies Ane Marie Petersen English, Psychology and Journalism ILLIANA HOTEL 119th and Indianapolis Page Thirteen typical SEARCHING Watch your fingers!!! raje Fourteen Whiting’s Most Preferred Jewelers GANSINGER’S JEWELERS Oak Ridge Proving Grounds O’DROBINAK. BROTHERS Furniture and Appliance Company Pago Fifteen Cutting” up in the art room. Not like the Hoosier! No popcorn! Pago Sixteen HOOSIER WALGREEN AGENCY Ben Gardner CL added There must be something in that corner! 7 make the mistakes; the machines do. Just another Ben Franklin! J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 1410 — 119th Street Education during the days of the Gold Rush” was considered impractical except for the very rich who could afford it. Education for most people then meant learning to make a living and keep a home. Searching and panning for gold expressed the pioners’ desire for riches they had never known. Today’s youth, too, are searching for gold, but in a different sense. Our gold” is in the form of education which will also enable us to attain wealth, though of a differ- ent sort. Panning our gold” applies to using our knowledge to the fullest degree when confronted with difficult situations, opportunities, or hardships. May our gold” bring us the happiness and success we desire. 1 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Charles O’Drobinak Treasurer Gilbert Brindley Vice President Ann Crnkovich........................... Secretary George Jancosck..................-.......President 49! At last, it has become a reality! For countless weel through the years we, the Gold Diggers, have awaited this yes with intermingled feelings of joy, sadness, and expectation Now we arc saying farewell to our Alma Mater, which has duj served her purpose of making us intelligent citizens, capable d assuming leadership in the world of tomorrow. As the culmination of our school days approaches, we fin ourselves turning back the sands of time and reminiscing. Whd we open our scrapbook to page one, it is the year 15 4 5 and j arc being indentured for careers in the junior high. We eager grasped chances to join new clubs, participate in activities, ai meet new friends. Our Freshman Frolic was quite a gala affa For many of us it was our first date with corsages and dinn afterward. Following the democratic policy, we elected Re Jancich, president; Alfred Kovalcik, vice president; Susan Halt ka, secretary; and Neil Boyle, treasurer. Our class sponsor tl year was Alvin P. Zieganhagen. Starting a new section of the scrapbook, we arrive at the senior high with the rank of sophomores. For diversion we had a barn dance with all the effects at Halloween time. In sports we claimed laurels by winning the Freshman-Sophomore league football championship. We closed this year with our prom, Moonlight and Roses.” Guiding us through this year were our officers: president, Phil Mateja; vice president, Pat Francis; secretary, Charles O’Drobinak; treasurer, Edith Liland; and our class sponsor, Leonard Shaewitz. With the official title of juniors, our third year began with great promise. SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR Ruth Nelson Shea Poge Twenty WALDO B. JENNINGS Insurance—Real Estate Senior JJ'idtor ¥ rhe ordering of class rings, our Sadie Hawkins’ Day dance, :hc Junior-Senior picnic, all inscribed their mark on our social ralendar. Under the leadership of Joan Rowdcn, president; Seorgc Novotny, vice president; George Brown, secretary; foanne Pustek, treasurer; and Miss Bernice Hormcl, class ad- I'isor, we sponsored the all-important Junior-Senior Prom on tlay 21, 1948. Cinderella’s Ball” lived up to expectation and Droved to be a tremendous success! This year we became in- erested in Tattler” and Reflector” work, in addition to par- icipating in other extra-curricular activities to a greater cx- cnt. We portrayed additional interest in football and basketball s many members of our class held varsity starting positions. The last section of our scrapbook is filled with memories of ur senior year, which was the biggest by far. Making sched- iles which would equip us with enough major, minors, and redits, we began the last lap of our journey through high chool. Patricia Francis, Valedictorian; Rose Jancich, Salutatorian Social functions took the form of the Junior-Senior dance and picnic, Senior dance and party, and not to be forgotten, The Prom.” Sports played a major part with banquets, trophies, etc., for our State Football Champs.” Our basketball team also deserves special mention in view of their splendid record for the season. Class pictures and the inevitable Bums’ Day added to the finality of school. And how can we ever forget Class Night and Commencement where everyone was jubilant and sorrowful at the same time! Yes, these last four years, happily spent at Whiting High, hold fond memories for us all. This completes our scrapbook. Our inventory is now complete! D.A.R. Award Winner, Ann Crnkovich; Repre- sentative to Girls' State, Eleanor Petrin. BANK OF WHITING Whiting, Indiana Page Twenty-one RUSSELL ALEXANDER “Rus” I’ll worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes. Glee, Swimming, W” Club. MARGARET BALKA Marge” A swell personality always with a smile. If friends were coins, she'd have quite a pile. G.A.C., Girls, Fresh- man Girls, Spanish, Biology, Scholarship Glee, Re- flector, Choir, National Honor Society, Tattler. FLORENCE BER1LLA Sally” A nice smile brings friends fxr way. G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Cheer- leader B-Squad, Glee, Thespian, Drama, Fresh- man Girls, Art, Monitor. JOHN BERNA Brinks” There’s much to be said and you know why. But we’ll just say he’s quite a guy. Biology, Glee, Football, Baseball. GERALD BLASTIC Jerry” It seems he’s quiet in s with his studies, but s xsuld be around whet with his buddies. Spi Glee, Football, Basko Baseball, Student Coi Patrol. MARGARET BLESKAN FERNITA BOSWELL NEIL BOYLE DAVID BREEN GILBERT BRINDLI Marge” Nita” Seldom serious, always gay, Dave” Gil” Cfjarming in Ixr unasum- Nita is lively and full of A swell fellow in every He transferred from Tech He’s very bashful, ing way. G.A.C., Girls, fun, Always a friend to way. Glee, Football, Bas- in '48. An abundance of tfust’s no sign, Tfusl Biology. everyone. Band, Girls, ketball, Class Officers 1, friends be is sure to make. not a good friend of Latin, Glee, Freshman Girls, Advanced Chorus. W” Club. Thespians, Tech 1, 2 and J. and mine. Latin, 1 Cross Country, Class fleer 4, Student Co Patrol. Poge Twenty-two REAVEN’S JEWELERS Whiting’s Most Modern Jewelry Shop EORGE BROWN [though he's quiet, al- ong!) lx's shy, Wc all ynk he’s one swell guy. tin. Class Officer 3. LOIS BUTTON A faithful friend, a sun- ny ray, A lovely girl in every way. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish. PAUL CHOVANIC Chink” My friend, your friend, everybody's friend. Biolo- gy, Glee, Football, Basket- ball, Cross Country. DORIS CINOTTO A quiet girl who Inis her fun, But first sfye'll see her studies done. Band, G. A. C., Girls. Biology, Latin, Scholarship W,” Fresh- man Girls. WILLIAM CINOTTO Bill” He, too, has not much to say. Band, Biology, Foot- ball. TTY LOU CRAIN •ct and charming nice gay, A perfect friend every way. Girls, Biolo- Spanish, Scholarship ,” Glee, Freshman Girls. ANN CRNKOVICH A studious girl, friendly and sweet, A combination tlnit can’t be beat. G. A. C., Biology, Girls, Spanish, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Class of- ficer 4, Tattler, National Honor Society. BARBARA DADO Babs” I’m free from care. G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls. JOSEPH DADO Joe” Never put off till tomor- row, what you can do the next day. Biology, Latin, Glee, Patrol. MORRIS DEBARGE Morrie” Athletic-minded, full of fun, Morrie’s day is never done. Orchestra, Biology, Glee, Football, Basketball, Art, W” Club. Tannic” STATE BANK OF WHITING Whiting, Indiana Pot Twentythre JEANNETTE DERWINSKI Full of fun, with non- chalant air. Blue eyes a nil blond fair. G.A.C., girls Biology, Spanish, Glee, Thespian, Drama, Fresh- man Girls, Art. ROBERT DESATNICK Beaver” C« tfa football field, we saw him run, And in his classes, we sfared his fun. Scholarship W,” Glee, Football, Baseball, MW” Club. JEROME DISNEY Jerry” Jerry's height is something to see; He's just as stvell as he can be. Latin, Glee, Track, Cross Country, Debate. EDWARD DOSEN Ed” Really not serious, some- times gay, A very nice boy in bis very own way. Biology, Glee. EDWARD DULLA Ed” . A jolly fellow always m| a smile, To know him well worth while. Bid gy. Glee, Football, Club. JOHN DURKOVIC Johnnie” John comes to school, day after day, Just drifting along in the same old way. JOAN DVORSCAK SIk's never loud, somewhat tall, A quiet girl, .friendly to all. Girls, Central 1 2. FREIDA ESMAIL Never satisfied, F r e i d a strives on. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls. Discon- tinued. DELORES FORD She is one of the quietest we’ve found. But quietness makes the world go ’round. Girls, Glee, Freshman Girls. RICHARD FORTNEI Rich” What’s t K use of ivoi ing? Spanish, Foot! W” Club. Page Twenty-four VOGELS INC. 1250 Indianapolis Blvd. ATRICIA FRANCIS Pat” 7ith the brains that she assess, Six’s surely bound pr many successes. G. A. f., Girls, Biology, Latin, lattler. Reflector, Scholar- hip W,” Glee, Fresh- pan Girls, Class Officer 2, tudent Council, Monitor, Rational Honor Society. DORIS FURSTENBURG Dori Her ability to draw is plain to see; Just look at this book, and you’ll agree. G.A.C., Girls. Biolo- gy, Latin, Tattler, Re- flector, Scholarship W,” Glee, Thespian, Drama, Freshman Girls, Art, Na- tional Honor Society. ROBERT GACSKO Goch” Gocb likes sports, he’s a very nice lad; Wben be's around, t xre’s fun to bt had. Spanish, Peg O' My Heart,” Glee, Football, Track. Basketball, W” Club. RAYMOND GASKEY Ray” Never to be bothered by- work. Biology, Latin, Track, Cross Country. ELEANOR GASPER A happy-go-lucky gal is sf)c, A good pal, you’ll all agree. G.A.C., Girls. LOIS JEAN GRIGSON A swell girl with a beau- tiful voice; For a lovely song, Lois is our choice. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Thespian, Drama, Freshman Girls, Student Council, Triple Trio, Previews of ’48.” MARGARET GYURE Margie” Quiet and neat is this gal; To everyone she is a pal. G.A.C., Girls, Spanish, Tattler, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Biology. SUSAN HALUSKA Sue Rain or shine, six’s friend- ly and gay; For her clxer- ing ability, six rates an A. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Reflector, Glee, Freshman Girls, Cheerlead- er-Varsity, Class officer 1, Monitor, National Honor Society. MARY HAMADEJ Clever, friendly, quick to smile. She makes living so worth while. Girls, Glee, Freshman Girls. PAUL HUMPHREYS Day by day the wonder grew; Could his head pos- sibly contain all he knew? Orchestra, Biology, Latin, Spanish, Tattler, Debate, Scholarship W,” Thes- pian, National Forensic, Peg O’ My Heart,” Mig- nonette,” A Date with Judy,” National Honor Society. Compliments of MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH C. FRANCIS Paae Twenty-five ---—-----------J ROGER HUSSEY Hus” Even though he’s not so tall, Rog is friend to one and all. Track, Cross Country. JOHN JAMROSE Johnnie” As good a chap as you can know. Biology, Glee, Track, Art. ROSE JANCICH “Rosie” An outstanding leader in her class, A friendly and very likable lass. G.A.C. Girls, Biology, Latin, Tat- tler, Reflector, Scholar- ship W,” Glee, Drama, Freshman Girls, Class Of- ficer 1, Student Council, Athletic Board, Triple Trio, National Honor So- ciety. GEORGE JANCOSEK Janch” A capable leader, an all- around lad, Tlx lyonor of senior president upon him was clad. Band, Tattler, Reflector, Scholarship W,” National Thespian, Drama, Class Officer 4, Student Council, Camera, Debate, National Forensic League, Glee, Peg O’ My Heart,” Dear Ruth,” A Date with Judy,” Pep Band, National Honor So- ciety. ANN JUREK Hanna” Never a dull moment wi Hanna to supply some m chief. G. A. C., Girl Biology, Glee, Frcshml Girls, Art. FRANCIS RAMMER Frank” Quiet in school and very tall, One swell fellow, liked by all. Spanish, Football, Art, Patrol. BETTY KARR ‘ iiarkic” Quiet, never known to start a riot. G.A.C., Girls, Biology. MARY RATCHMAR M ry always 1ms a smile for you, She looks on tlx bright side, not on the blue. G.A.C., Girls, Biolo- gy, Spanish, Glee, Fresh- man Girls. MARIANNE RAYES Cissy” Tfxre’s always fun w xn she’s around; For many successes six is bound. Band, Orchestra, G. A. C., Biology, Latin, Spanish, Tattler, Philharmonia, Scholarship W,” Glee, Thespian, Drama, Fresh- man Girls, Art, Debate, National Forensic, Library, A Date with Judy.” CONSTANCE REELER Connie” Transferred from Chicag in our junior year; Tha she made a bit with us, i very clear. Parker H. S Chicago 1 and 2, G.A.C L PoflC Twenty-six Compliments of GYURE BROTHERS NN KISEL s sweet a girl as can be ound, She's a genuine pal hII around. G.A.C., Girls, Jiology. JOHN KOLINA Jack” Where there's mischief in the air, He’s always one of the guilty fair. Latin, Scholarship W,” Foot- ball, Student Council. JEANNE KORBELL Jcannic” Full of fun, friendly and sweet. To be Jeanne’s friend is quite a treat. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls. MARGARET KOTYUK Marge” Dark brown hair, laughing eyes, To see her sad is a surprise. Band, G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Re- flector, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Choir, National Honor So- ciety. ALFRED KOVALCIK Butch” An all-around fellow, fame he will claim; The title of center on t c slate team ! e did gain. Spanish, Glee, Football, Track, Class of- ficer 1, Student tCouncil, W Club. MORMAN KOZACIK 'Zach” 4 sense of humor, an art- st, too! An A-1 friend, ' h r o u g h and through. Latin, Spanish, Scholar- ship “W,” Track. MARY KOZAK Though this girl is quite small, s k’s quiet and friendly to one and all. Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls. ROSE KREEVICH Rosie” Not too tall, friendly and sweet, A girl like Rose is quite a treat. G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Re- flector, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Na- tional Honor Society. WILLIAM KREEVICH Bill” Bill is really one swell guy; If you know him you’ll know I k reason why. GERALDINE KRESACH Gcrri” Where t Kre’s mischief and fun, therms Gerri. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Tat- tler, Reflector, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Library. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Protect Precious Eyesight with Plenty of Good Light” Pope Twenty-seven IRENE KUSBEL A good industrious girl is six, A truer friend there couldn’t be. G. A. C. Girls, Biology, Glee, Fresh- man Girls, Triple Trio. BERNARD KUZMA Bcrnic” Not too serious and not too gay, all wlxt know him like hint that way. Biology, Track, Cross Country. MARY JANE LAWSON Six’s full of life and full of fun; You couldn't find a better one. G.A.C., Girls, Biology. MARGARET LAZUR Marge Quiet and sweet, Friendly and neat. Girls, Biology. GEORGE LELAK Bones” Learning is such a bon Spanish, Glee, Football Basketball, Baseball. EDITH LILAND Eadic” Small, vivacious, quiet, and sweet, To know her is indeed a treat. Band, Or- c h c s t r a, G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Tattler, Reflector, Scholarship Freshman Girls, Class Officer 2, B squad cheerleader. RAYMOND LINKO Links A nicer guy cannot be found; There’s always fun when lx’s around. Band, Orchestra, Football, W Club. HELEN MACHAY Willing to Ixlfi, alert of mind. With these qualities Helen does fine. Girls, Biology, Tattler, Scholar- ship W” Glee. GRETA MALASICS To know Greta is a spe- cial treat; People will find she’s hard to beat. G. A. C.. Girls. Peg O’ My Heart,” Glee, Previews of ’48. PHILIP MATEJA An athlete w! o derivi much pleasure, in bein some one girl’s greates treasure. Spanish, Gle Football, Basketball, Bas ball. Student Council, W Club, Class Officer 2, Na tional Honor Society. WINSBERG’S ’’Exclusive Styles for Young Men” Page Twenty-eight .OIS ANN lcCLELLAND Vitb a smile on her face nd a glint in her eye, A cry nice girl that's some- what shy. Orchestra, G. C., Girls, Biology, -atin, Peg O’ My Heart,” jJlee, Freshman Girls. LILLIAN MeSEMEK Lil” Somewhat humorous -with a friendly air, A quiet girl welcome anyw xrc. Band, Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls, Choir. GENEVIEVE MICOLEY Ambition is her greatest trait; To succeed is )xr aim. Girls, Glee. PAULINE MIHALCIK Pall” Of such a person you would be fond. Small, pep- py, sweet and blond G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Latin. Tattler. Reflector, Scholarship W,” Glee, Drama, Freshman Girls, Cheerleader-Varsity. Na- tional Honor Society. EDWARD MILLER Eddie” He made sweet music on his cornet. Band, Orches- tra, Spanish, Football. Basketball. JOSEPH HILLER Joe” Tall and Ixindsome, full of fun, He cares not if his work is done. Latin, Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Student Council, Patrol, W” Club. FLOYD MILLSAP Floyd is known for be- ing quiet; He'll surely never start a riot. Latin, Patrol. DOLORES MIS Dolly” Cute and friendly, pretty and sweet, Full of fun from head to feet. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Glee, Freshman Girls. ROGER MOORE Rog” Don't let it bother you. Mignonette,” Drama, Pa- trol. GRAYCE MOSELEY Gracie” Full of pep, wit and fun. She cares not if Ixr work is done. Orchestra, G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Glee, Freshman Girls, A Date with Judy.” COMPLIMENTS OF RADIO CENTER We Sell the Best and Service the Rest” Pope Twenty-nim GEORGE NASTAV Kura” Always joking, full of pep. Cm tb’ dance floor, he's really hep. Football, Bas- ketball, Art, Student Coun- cil, V Club, Swimming. STEPHANIE NOVOSEL Taffy” Full of life, jokes and fun. She’s well-liked by every- one. G.A.C., Girls, Bio- logy, Spanish, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Library. GEORGE NOVOTNY Humor galore and friendly ways, His popularity is proof that it pays. Biology, Spanish, Glee, Patrol, Class Officer 3. CHARLES O’DROBINAK Chuck” Basketball player, actor, honor society m e m be r, Here's one swell fellow we’ll always remember. Band, Orchestra, Biology, Latin, Tattler, Reflector, National Honor Society, Scholarship, W,” Basket- ball, Track, Cross Coun- try, Patrol, Jug Band, Class Officer 2, 4, A Date with Judy,” Thespian. LILLIAN ONDREJKA Lil” She's really queen of comi dy; Full of mischief an deviltry. G. A. C., Girl Biology, Spanish, Con Rain or Shine,” De; Ruth,” Glee, Frcshma Girls, Art, A Date wit Judy.” LOUIS OPACHAN Louie” Sometimes he teases, some- times tie's sad; But usually he’s a good-natured lad. Biology, Latin, Glee, Track Student Council, Patrol. ESTHER OROSCO Dignified, quiet, and de- mur. Girls, Biology. THERESE OWENS Teaser” Sort of quiet, sort of shy. But t iere’s a twinkle of mischief in her eye. Band, Girls, Latin, Freshman Girls, Library. ROGER PALENCHAR Rog” Enthusiasm is an asset fine; in Roger, t iat trait you will find. Band, Latin, Philharmonia, Basketball, Cross Country. GEORGE PALIKAN Polly” Big blue eyes and smooth blond fiair — Here comes George! Girls, beware! Baseball, W” Club. Pogo Thirty AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK Memebcr of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 10MAS PARSANKO om” ver in a burry. Never a worry. Biology, inish, Glee. ELEANOR PETR IN El” Sparkling broun eyes and dark brown hair, friends six will nuke everywhere. Thespian, Orchestra, Moni- tor, G.A.C., Girls, Latin, Philarmonia, Scholarship VC',” Mignonette,” Fresh- man Girls, A Date with Judy,” National Honor So- ciety. JOSEPH PIETERS Joe” He’ll never be found at either extreme. But always contentedly ! alf way be- tween. Spanish, Glee. THERESA PIVOVARNIK Pivo” Laughing, joking, full of fun, Here’s a good pal for anyone. G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Freshman Girls. RICHARD PRAMUK Zckc” A mighty fine fellow, a bit of clown, He’s one of those people who can’t be kept down Latin, Scholar ship W,” Glee, Football, Patrol, National Honor Society, W” Club. 3LORES PRAMUK eanne” merry heart maketh a try girl. G.A.C., Girls, tin, Freshman Girls, Art. EDWARD PUPLAVA Pupscy” His quiet, pleasant ways are quite pleasing. Biology, Latin. JOANNE PUSTF.K Those who know !xr think she’s grand. For six’s al- ways willing to give a hand. G.A.C., Girls, Biolo- gy, Latin. Tatt’cr. Reflec- tor, Scholarship W,” Glee, Thespian, Drama, Fresh- man Girls, Class Officer 3, B Squad cheerleader. JOYCE RAGLAND Joy” You really know when six’s around; A nicer girl could not be found. G. A. C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Glee, Freshman Girls, Triple Trio, A Date with Judy.” MICHAEL RILEY Mike” If it’s new, he’s sure to try it, Always gay, and seldom quiet. Band, Biolo- gy, Latin, Patrol, Debate, National Forensic, Chess, Table Tennis. SEIFER’S ‘'Good Furniture for Every Home” Page Thirty-one I I JOAN ROWDEN A favorite of all is this lass; She ranks near the top of her class. Orches- tra, G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Tattler, Reflector, Phiiharmonia, Scholarship W,” Glee, Freshman Girls, Class Officer J, Student Council, Mixed Chorus, National Honor Society. ARDYTHE RUSSELL Ardi” Nice to know, swell to see, All who know ixr do agree. G.A.C., Girls, Biolo- gy, Latin, Brother Goose, Glee, Thespian, Drama, Freshman Girls, Art, Stud- net Council, Debate, A Date with Judy.” NANCY SCOTT Nan” In beauty and acting she does excel; With all these traits six’s sure to do well. Band, Orchestra, G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Latin, Tattler, Reflector, Phiiharmonia, Dear Ruth,” Mignonette,” It’s Papa Who Pays,” '' Brother Goose,” Scholarship W,” Thespian, Freshman Girls, Cheerleader-Varsity, Stud- ent Council, Drama, Chor- us, A Date with Judy, National Honor Society. ROBERT SHEBISH Bob” Laughing, joking, full of fun, Bob would make a good friend for anyone. Biology, Latin, Track, Pa- trol. VIVIAN SHIPLEY Viv” She’s very likable, so hear, Quiet, loyal and i cere. G.A.C., Girls, Bi gy, Latin, Freshman Gi. Art. AGNES SOLCICH Ag” An industrious girl is six, and efficient six’ll always be. G.A.C., Girls, Biology, Spanish, Scholarship V,” Glee, Freshman Girls. SOPHIE STRBAVY Zofa” An a m u sing all-around girl. Girls, Biology, Glee, Freshman Girls. MICHAEL STRIBIAK Mike” Tall and friendly is this lad, A nicer friend could not be had. Baseball, Student Council. WILLIAM SVETIC Bill” Good nature and good sense must ever join. Biology, Basketball, Cross Country. ARNOLD TOBIAS Fritz” How can one be sad him around? Page Thirty-two dr. j. a. McCarthy 1341 E. 119th Street 'RGE TOBIAS -Gc” ■y and care he casti ; Just one life to live he makes it gay. gy, Football, Baskct- VIRGINIA TORZEWSKI Ginny” Not very tall, not very small. But fair and sweet and liked by all. Girls. JOHN VACENDAK Ziggie” Happy-go-lucky in scJjoo'I or out, A pal to everyone, there is no doubt. Football, Track, ‘T’ Club. ANTHONY VENTIMIGLIA Tony” Carefree, gay, with not a worry in the world. Biology, Spanish, Glee, Art. JOHN VETROCZKY Vet” Small and mighty is this lad; upon him, many lau- rels were clad; in football where he won his fame. He put his heart into tlx game. Biology, Spanish, Glee, Football, Basketball, Track, W” Club. ANTHONY YENGICH Tony” Tony's one for mischief we can’t deny, For fun, on him you can rely. Band, orchestra, Latin, pep band. ICELLO BORGETTI ot pictured) s” brought c xer to all his numerous jokes. ERT WALTERS is he popular every- e? Is it because of bis hair? gy, Glee, Track, W” LILLIAN YAGER Lil” A quiet manner, a graceful air. She never seems to have a care. Girls. JAMES YASVEC Yazzie” Sunny disposition, friends by tlx score. Carefree al- ways with smiles galore. Biology. EUGENE ZDANKIEWICZ Gene” Easy looks tlx face that never wears a frown. Biology. PHIL SMIDT AND SON, INC. Specializing in Fish, Chicken, Frog Legs, Steak, and Lobster Dinners Page Thirty-three umor Top Row: E. Allison, T. Baronowski, V. Beal, M. Beno, J. Bednar, R. Blastick, L. Bodnar, B. Bodney, L. Bratcher, M. Brown. Row Two: J. Buksar, D. Canner, T. Carter, V. Chovan, F. Cieslak, M. Ciglcr, M. Coppage, J. Curtin, A. Dado. Row Three: M. Day, R. DeBarge, A. Dcmkovich, A. Derbis, E. Derwinski, D. Dheur, F. Di.'ak, R. Domsich, R. Duffalo, B. Dvorsack. Row Four: R. Dvorchak, J. Engle, D. Etheridge, D. Evans, B. GcoJwinc, J. Grdina, D. Gyurc, J. Hansen. H. Harris, K. Hutchins. Row File: R. Jamrosc, A. Janco, B. Janco, D. Jeter, S. Jones, B. Kaduk, B. Kalmus, P. Rammer, M. Kansky, J. Keene. Row Kirin, A. Kirts, R. Kish, A. Kobe, E. Kristek, C. Kusbcl, B. J. Linko, C. Martich. Next year w Then it’ll be dif This year we have si In initiations. gniors, wait. dc we who will ra| r the seniors we slav we were subjJS, obeyed. Fclubs, top hats we that we’re capable; everyon HK el Waited eleven years; we’ve sweatedJ rned To callmirsclvcs seniors and showjJ e learned. Page Thirly-four STATE BANK OF WHITING Whiting, Indiana CLASS OFFICERS Robert Witter......................................President Henry Harris.................................Vice President Richard Dvorscak...................................Treasurer Virginia Beal.................................... Secretary Tow Row: L. Marvel, E. Matthews, J. McCarthy, L. Mihalsky, L. Miller, D. Molle, J. Molle, M. Molnar, D. Murga, A. Murovic. Row Two: D. Narantic, J. Orhan, K. Orcskovich, L. Ostrowski, D. Owens, G. Pieters, S. Pieters, B. Puplava, J. Pustck, L. Rasmussen. Row Three: J. Rowdcn, R. Rusnack, P. Saliga, J. Sambor, W. Sambor, L. Sass, I. Satay, W. Shake, D. Sharp, B. Simaga. Row Four: T. Skalka, H. Sporinsky, M. Springer, R. Stone, L. Thompson, C. Turner, E. Urbanik, C. Van Meter, M. Vanzo, A. Vavrck. Row Five: D. Velenski, A. Vetroc .ky, D. Weller, N. Wilkcning, R. Wilson, B. Witter, D. Yager, V. Yursi, C. Zaja, L. Zola. SERVICE AND CHECKER CAB 1933 New York Avenue — Phones: 16S7 and 610 Poge Thirty-five Soph lomore Top Row: J Balog, M. Barda, J. Bcrilla, P. Brindley, G. Brown, S. Caco, D. Cannon, J. Ccrajewski, C. Chandik, C. Companik. Row Two: M. Conder, N. ('oppaxoitfl SSSBBfc '. Crnkovich, E. D. Forakcr, Ford, A. Frankowiak, J. Fritz, Wg Row Three: L. Gaskey, C. rma TGolub, $. Gottlieb, S. Grdina, B. Greatf ssfPl Iamadcj ?. Hansmann, P. Hardy, B. Hargr j Row Four: J. Hora, E. tewUMAlMacobilski. J. Jancck, E. lavorfchjk. N. hes, M. Kasper, V. Keeler; M. Kein Row Five: N. Kerr, A. Lipshutz, K. Row Six: G. McAdam, Those Pillar, G. Kl Madura. reshmen how Koclling, L. cJtf D. Kozderka, 'KT Lange, C. Licbert, and how green, They’ll never kno xperiences an jllkjhat I’ve seen. If it wasn’t fojral lass, with the senior Not tied a I ner’s apron strings—I’d be Ulpfepd free. 'excited when a senior asks to dance. KSiiust ifatural, I’m grownup, you can tell at a glance Klen, Jack’s coming; he’s ready to go. But be in before ten. You’re just a sophomore you know. Page Thirty-six NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Protect Precious Eyesight with Plenty of Good Light” Top Row: R. McCaughey, P. Mchalso, J. Mcmct, W. Merry, M. Mihalcik, G. Mika, B. Molnar, B. Moore, J. Mordus, J. Nastav. Row Two: D. Oprisko, D. Orhan, T. Palikan, M. Pena, E. Peters, S. Phillips, J. Pokraka, L. Pokraka, G. Porter, S. Potis. Row Three: C. Puckett, T. Remlinger, W. Rcnccr, A. Ruman, P. Sabinske, J. Sankoflf, J. Schmitz, B. Sharpe, D. Shebish, M. Smolen. Row Four: A. Stice, D. Torzewski, W. Vaccndak, M. Vatcr, L. Walczak, P. Williams, S. Williamson, M. Wilson, M. Xidis, A. Zrnchik. WHITING LUMBER COAL CO. 1951 Schragc Avenue Poge Thirty-servon re Mima n Top R w: C. Alberts, R. Bachurck, J. Ban, J. Bancs, M. Baran, A. Baranowski, N. Bcnte, T. Bonchik, D. Brindley, B. Brown. Row Two: B. Brown, F. Brown, K. Brush, D. Campbell, S. Cavness, B. Christensen, D. Coppage, E. Davits, G. Dosen, G. Dosen. Row Three: J. Dvorscak, M. Dzuroveak, P. Etnirc, I. Ford, R. Frey, P. Gaesale, M. Geary, H. Greer, D. Grenier, W. Gulley. Row Four: J. Hanusin, R. Hassel, J. Jancck, M. Jancck, F. Jancosck, R. Jarman, S. Johnson, E. Hammer, J. Katchmar, P. Killar. Row Five: J. My waiting, my My school books I’ve My skirts I have lengthened, Days in McGregor arc New I’m Poge Thirty-eight JOHN CIESAR SONS Chrysler — Plymouth JlelperS i _ r ■ ft • MB- - ™ Evelyn Liland President David McLaughlin 7 MB A Iw Mary Sandoval Secretary Nii W m Wkg 1 ■ m ft m V tv v ‘ v • v' S J ■ i KSsJM. 1i : Top Row: M. Kozacik, D. Lease, T. Lentvorszky, E. Liland, D. Lopacki, J. Luce, R. Lucka, E. Magyar, J. Matura, S. McCarthy. Row Two: J. McGowan, T. MeHale, D. McLaughlin, T. McNcce, N. O’Keefe, B. Pardinek, T. Perz, D. Pcscnko, S. Porter, B. Pulliam. Row Three: B. Rasmussen, C. Roman, B. Russell, M. Sandoval, L. Shipley, A. Smarzik, B. Stavitzkc, J. Stone, D. Thompson, J. Tinsley. Row Four: M. Toth, P. Toth, B. Ulm, P. Vasilak, C. Vatcr, L. Ventimiglia, A. alsko, W. Wundcr, F. Zidanich, R. Zubcck. DR. L. J. WISCH and DR. B. A. WEINBERG 1346 — 118th Street Poge Thirty-nin© First Row: $. Hunt, P. Lengycl, L. Coppagc, L. Kerr, S. Jamrose, M. Hess, A. Hanis, L. Lee, C. Carter, L. Beal, D. Kaccr. Second Row: P. Ko aeik, M. Hacker, L. Loveless, L. Kodicck, E. Adlcy, P. Butler, R. Ford, J. Davenport, J. Danko, J. Ford, E. Licsse. Third Row: M. Callahan, B. Bohaeik, J. Balog, G. Liland, B. Hamadcj, S. Hargrove, D. Berg, H. Bukvich, J. Gacsko, J. Allen, R. Daly. Fourth Row: L. Burman, J. Engle, J. Furstenburg. First Row: M. Mateko, S. Portman, J. Zuklin, L. Turner, J. Papesh, D. Orban, D. Wargo, P. Owens, J. Strisko, P .Oprisko, R. Springer. Second Row: H. Molcan, P. Sharp, J. Wood, J. Smith, J. Stavitzkc, R. Milligan, J. Wretzky, B. Vasilko, R. Palenchar, W. Marsh. Third Row: S. Stewart, J. Regan, A. Murga, J. Valocik, J. Eddings, R. Roman, J. Mika. Fourth Row: G. McKinley, J. Mize, J. Mitchell, J. Pollack. Page Forty BANK OF WHITING Whiting, Indiana First Row: R. Lucacck, P. Cunningham, E. Brezovich, M. Hurt, W. Fisher, M. Levin, F. Gruback, C. Fritz, J. Kiraly, B. Brown, W. Lawton. Second Row: E. Grdina, B. Headley, B. Jones, M. Bodnar, A. Harness, L. Cooper, P. Grccvich, J. Filepek, C. Blasko. Third Row: D. Coburger, S. Coil, W. Gillian, A. Geary, N. Carter, G. Jancich, R. Delismon, B. Grant, J. Kuss. Fourth Row: H. Cannon, K. Frey, J. Butler. First Row: P. Porter, B. Ycngich, O. Phillips, M. Van Meter, R. Ragland, W. McKinley, D. Roman, R. Soucy, L. Whitccamp, W. Misicko, W. Potis. Second Row: M. Zuklin, B. Rasmussen, N. Wood, F. Owens, R. Rhoades, D. Plcsncr, E. Walsko, F. Murad, M. Riggs. Third Row: G. Milosovich, J. Mercer, H. Reeves, W. Martin, R. Wright, R. Stevenson, J. Wilson, C. Stavitske. Fourth Row: J. Misicko, R. Merry, R. Murzyn, A. Murga, K. Riffer, R. Schultz. KOMPIER’S STANDARD SERVICE 119th and Ohio Avenue Page Forty-one In the days of the forty-niners, social gatherings and affairs of a frivolous nature were limited because of the difficulties of travel, inadequate housing and the lawlessness of the wilderness. Later when the country became more populated, men and women were able to devote more of their time to leisure and the enjoyment of group activities. The Gold Diggers of 1949” have every opportunity to participate in activities in any field, be it educational, vocational, or extra-curricular. This sociability is as valu- able to the student of today as his class work in adapting himself to life's problems and situations. Actidtie5 First Row: R. Witter, G. Jancosck, C. Companik, S. Fowdy, G. Brindley. Second Row: J. Bednar, E. Urbanik, G. Nastav, J. Stone, S. McCarthy, B. Pardinck, G. Brown, P. Mchalso, J. Mize, R. Roman, G. Novotny, S. Phil- lips. First Row: E. Liland, H. Machay, M. Kas- per, S. Fowdy, B. Bohacik. Second Roxv: L. Grigson, M. Barda, L. Yager, L. Burman. Q° louerninc STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council consists of class presidents and representatives chosen by students of each home room. Also one representative-at-large is chosen from each class. All members elected to the Student Council must have passed in the subjects of a previous semester with a C” grade average. Officers for 1948-49 are Gilbert Brindley, president; Charles Companik, vice-president; George Jancosek, secre- tary; and Marilyn Springer, treasurer. Mr. Steven Fowdy acts as adviser to the group. This organization this year presented to the student body a new constitution, which will help improve discipline in the school rooms and at social gatherings. The Council tries to promote better understanding among the students and faculty members. Mr. Fowdy and legislative committee discuss- ing changes in the constitution. Page For y.fovr ROBERTSDALE PHARMACY ATHLETIC BOARD First Row: B. J. Vcscly, G. O. Burman, E. L. Riordan, R. P. Gallivan, P. Kovacik, A. Jenkins. Second Row: D. Gyurc, C. Martich, E. Derwinski, M. Ciglcr, L. Opachan, R. Jancich, R. Pramuk. The functions of the Athletic Board are to foster and promote the athletics of high school, to encourage student participation in the financial and business management of athletics and to develop school spirit and a greater in- terest in the athletics of the school. The officers for this year are: Richard Pramuk, president; Louis Opachan, vice-president; Rose Jancich, secr- etary; and Carol Martich, treasurer. SCHOLARSHIP W CLUB Each year students strive for membership in this honor roll organization. The requirement is to maintain a grade of B” throughout the school term. For each year requirement is met an emblem is awarded. If four scholarship emblems are awarded, a gold V” is embossed on the diploma. First Row: M. Balka, R. Krcevich, P. Francis, C. O’Drobinak, R. Jancich, P. Mihalcik, A. Crnkovich. Second Row: D. Gyurc, L. Sass, M. Ciglcr, M. Kotyuk, J. Pustck, G. Krcsach, A. Vctroczky. Third Row: M. Jacobilski, D. Orhan, M. Kasper, H. Machay, R. Pramuk, N. Kozacik. Fourth Row: P. Hardy, M. Vatcr, D. Kozdcrka, J. Rowdcn, N. Scott, A. Solcich, M. Barda. fifth Row: C. Compamk, W. Ford, W. Fulford, J. Koclling, W. Vaccndak, R. Sharp, B. Moore. STANDARD DRUG CO. Page Forty-five News editor, copy editor and editor- in-chief discuss Tattler dummy adviser before final printing is made. Clockwise: Joan Rowdcn, Ann Crnkovich, Miss Ane Marie Petersen, and Rose Jancich. Every two weeks the students sit restlessly in their seventh period classes, waiting for the bell to ring so that they may rush to get their Tattlers. Our bi-weekly school paper is produced through the combined efforts of the editorial staff, advised by Miss Ane Marie Petersen, and the print shop, under the supervision of Mr. B. J. Vcscly. Reporters cover school dances, plays, sports and fashions while stories are being written, typed, proof-read and edited. The staff also supplies school news and publicity to the local newspapers and radio station. The Tattler received All-American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association and First Class In- ternational Honor rating from the Quill and Scroll in 1948. Rose Jancich Joan Rowden . Ann Crnkovich Cis Kayes, Pat Francis, Paul Humphreys ........Gerri Kresach, Doris Furstenburg Editor-in-Chief...... News Editor.......... Copy Editor.......... Editorial Editors.........J Feature Editors...... Sports Editors ................... .r sY .........Charles O’Drobinak, George Jancosck Exchange Editor...................................................... Joanne Pustek Circulation and Mailing Editors Helen Machay, Marge Gyure Typists ................................. Pauline Mihalcik, Nancy Scott, Edith Liland Faculty Adviser................................................Miss Ane Marie Petersen Printing Supervisor................................................... Mr. B. J. Vesely The exchange and circulation man- agers see that the Tattler travels to everyone on their list. Left to Right: Helen Machay, Marge Gyure, and Joanne Pustek. Page Forty-six NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Protect Precious Eyesight with Plenty of Good Light' Staff irst Row: L. Sass, M. Ciglcr, B. Bodney, I. Satay, C. Martich. tecond Row: J. Pustck, M. Springer, M. Brown, B. Lease, P. Kammcr. bird Row: R. Sharp, P. Saliga, D. Jeter. JUNIOR JOURNALISTS Juniors interested in working on Tattler or Reflector staffs must take a semester of Journalism, where they learn the who, what, where, when, why, and how’s of editing a paper. Junior Journalists put out two cub editions of the Tattler during the year, one at the end of the first semester and the last edition in spring. At the end of their semester’s training, outstanding students are chosen to work on the Tattler staff as re- porters for the remainder of their junior year and fill major staff positions when they are seniors. The sports editors and typists con- fer. Left to right: Nancy Scott, Charles O’Drobinak, Pauline Mihal- cik, George Jancosek, and Edith Liland. Feature and editorial editors plan page make-ups and cartoons. Clock- wise: Cis Kayes, Gerri Krcsach, Doris Furstcnburg, Paul Humph- reys, and Pat Francis. NORTHERN INDIANA STATIONERY CO. 5307 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, Indiana Page Forty-seven Editor-in-chicf, art editor and adviser discuss leather types and colors that may be used effectively. Left to right: Miss Anc Marie Petersen, Patricia Francis, and Doris Furstcnburg. Work on the 1949 Reflector was begun early in the fall of 1948. Sub- scriptions and advertising campaigns were started at once and carried on throughout the year. The Gold Rush” theme was chosen when the class acquired the nickname of Gold Diggers of Forty-Nine.” The staff has endeavored to create an attractive yearbook dramatizing school life and activities. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief....................................................Patricia Francis Art Editor..................................... ...................Doris Furstcnburg Picture Editors......................................Joan Rowden, Pauline Mihalcik Senior Editors............................................Nancy Scott, Marge Balka Activities Editors.......................................Joanne Pustek, Edith Liland Sports Editors.................................George Jancosck, Charles O’Drobinak BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager........................................................ Rose Krcevich Advertising Managers......................................Marge Kotyuk, Sue Haluska Subscription Managers.....................................Gcrri Kresach, Rose Jancich Faculty Adviser............................................Miss Anc Marie Petersen Senior editors and picture editors mount and label pictures. Left to right: Nancy Scott, Pauline Mihal- cik, Joan Rowden, and Marge Balka. BEZAN OF WHITING STUDIOS Pogc Forty-«ight 1937 Indianapolis Boulevard CENTRAL DRUG STORE 119th Street and New York Avenue Staff Staff meeting is held to decide on the cover and colors to be used in the yearbook. The fifteen members of the senior class who comprised the Reflector staff spent many strenuous hours struggling to get in their material before the deadline days. Faculty adviser, Miss Ane Marie Petersen, strived to maintain co-op- eration between staff members and help them to meet various problems. The business staff is hard at work on subscriptions and advertising. Clock- wise: Rose Kreevich, Rose Jancich, Gerri Krcsach, Sue Haluska, and Marge Kotyuk. Sports editors and activities man- agers do research work for planning their pages. Left to right: Charles O’Drobinak, Edith Liland, George Jancosck, and Joanne Pustek. ‘THE CORNER STORE”—Best in Foods 120th Street and Atchison Avenue GEORGE W. CORMAN—Plumbing Heating 1965 Indianapolis Boulevard Page Forty-nino eu 6 and Cdrc anizationd NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Standing: M. Kotyuk, R. Pramuk, P. Hump] rcys, G. Jancosck, P. Matcja, D. Furstcnbur Middle: A. Crnkovich, P. Francis, C. O’Drob nak, J. Rowden, R. Jancich, E. Pccrin. Front: R. Krecvich, N. Scott, M. Balka, ! Haluska, P. Mihalcik. To attain the distinctive honor of belonging to the National Honor Society, you must show your superiority in leadership, scholarship, character and service. Members of this organization are carefully chosen by the faculty. Besides the formal ceremony of induction, new members must also undergo a mock initiation. In addition to furnishing the entertainment, ludicrous stunts assigned by the old members, initiates must supply elaborate re- freshments for the entire society. Mr. Joseph McAdam acts as sponsor of this honor club. Officers for this year arc: Charles O’Drobinak, president; Ann Crnkovich, vice-president; Joan Rowden, secretary; and Rose Jancich, treasurer. INITIATION STUNTS W — H — I — T — I — N — G- JOE LOUIS, BEWARE! Pago Fifty RUDOLF’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY 1114 — 119th Street PARKVIEW RECREATION Bowl for Health” Sewing (Circled an J 3 own THESPIANS tated: C. O'Drobinak, G. Jancosek, R. Du- allo, D. Breen, and J . Humphreys. landing: L. Grigson, A. Russell, J. Pustek, . Bcrilla, N. Scott, D. Furstenburg, C. Kayes, . Dcrwinski, L. Kozaeik, E. Petrin, and Miss larie Grecnwald, sponsor. SENIOR MAKE-UP CREW eft to right: L. Grigson, C. Kayes, P. Mihalcik, . Derwinski, R. Jancich, N. Scott, J. Pustek, . Furstenburg, and F. Bcrilla. 'he aim of the National Thespian Society is to further the interest of the students in the field of dramatics. To c eligible for this society, a certain number of points is obtained by working on various committees and by par- cipating in school plays. Hand me the powder” is a frequent command given by the members of the make-up crew on the night of the g performance. The junior make-up crew, consisting of underclassmen, get their experience by making up the st for the matinee. The senior crew does the work for the evening performance. THESPIAN OFFICERS Left to right: L. Grigson, president; J. Pustek, vice-president; F. Bcrilla, secretary, and D. Furstenburg, treasurer. OLDRICH MAZANEK Grocery and Meat Market GOLD SERVICE STATION 121st Street and Indianapolis Boulevard Page Fifty-one ■‘Jl Sbate witL ucly November 23, 1948 Director: Miss Marie Greenwald Little sister Suzie, handing out a line, tries to snare Randolph while brother Rex and Judy watch with interest. Left to right: Nancy Scott, Richard Dufallo, Joyce Ragland, and Charles O’Drobinak. Ambitious mother prods daughter to elo- cute for a theatrical producer while two P.T.A. members look on with indiffer- ence. Left to right: Ardythc Russell, Vivian Shipley, George Jancosek, Arlene Baranowski, and Lorraine Kozacik. GREGOROVICH SERVICE STATION 806 - 119th Street — Phone 1567 Barbara’s idea of a contest appeals to Judy and Mitzi, but not to Judy’s skeptical parents and brother, Randolph. Seated: Charles O’Drobinak, Lester Zola, and Cis Kayes. Standing: Lillian Ondrejka, Nancy Scott, and Eleanor Pctrin. Four other members of cast not pictured arc Grace Moseley, Paul Humphreys, and David Breen. DEWEY KELLEY Attorney at Law Page Fifiy-lwo 2 , VamaticA Poor Al! All left out as Dcsatnick gets the spot- light in the speech class’s novel production, It’s Whom You Know!” Left at right: A. Derbis, R. Rusnack, M. Day, R. Dcsatnick, J. Linko, B. Fulford. Git yore dirty paws oflfcn me, ye dirty Dimicrat,” says Ma” Millsap to the sheriff in Those Doggone Elections,” presented by Mr. Jack Taylor’s speech class in an assembly. Left to right: N. Wilkening, B. Goodwinc, M. Riley, L. Bratcher, W. Shake. The stage committee of the speech class is seen busily at work (?) putting the wallpaper” on the Millsap cabin. Left to right: A. Vetroczky, J. Yazvec, R. Molle, R. Witter, D. Foraker. The new course in drama gets underway as one of the plays is acted out before the class for their criticisms. Acting: M. Kayes, N. Kozacik, W. Gardina. GAMBINI’S CONFECTIONERY 1440 — 119th Street GLENN’S SHOE STORE 1337 — 119th Street Page Fifty-three Top: Latin Club projects finished and on display. Bottom: All Gaul is divided into three part . v. ’ G' Kir ly, pr'ctiT d'nt; C q, dcm‘ S. Pot s' ’ tr ?asurc,. Igitur Iuvenes Dum Sumus be gay while we are youn$ ral idea of W.H . Latinitc classwork. programs in w vary tl talks, ar all men Sponsor of the Latin Club is Miss Elizabe Matson. Pogc Fifty-four ANN ADAMS MILLINERY BRIDAL SHOP Accessories Made to Order BROWN’S WOMEN’S APPAREL 1343 — 119th Street AB.NING TRIALS Como esta usted? Muy bien gracias. How are ou? Fine, thank you. This is the usual exchange f words between Spanish students. Under the supervision of Mr. Jack Taylor, the lembers of this club enjoy parties, dances, and pecial activities, which go on during club meetings. Top: Officers: S. Cavncss, secretary-treasurer; P. Brindley, president; Mr. Taylor, sponsor; J. Fritz, vice-president. Bottom: Spanish Disc Jockeys. discussing far-away places students spend THEIR leisure TIME GILBERT A. BRINDLEY Counsellor HAL STICE, Jeweler 1520 — 119th Street Page Fifty-fivo lyUhiling ORCHESTRAL PERSONNEL FIRST VIOLINS VIOLAS BASSES BASSOONS D. Orhan G. Kiraly L. Thompson D. Yager L. Kozacik J. Fritz S. Cavcncss J. Balogy D. Kozdcrka L. McClelland P. Sharp M. Kozacik D. Dheur L. Rasmussen TRUMPETS S. Williamson M. Levin M. Brown E. Miller M. Vatcr E. Magyar B. Dvorscak E. Lesko S. Stewart A. Roman B. Lease D. Weller G. Pieters J. Mercer H. Greer B. Greathouse E. Brezovich S. Hargrove SECOND VIOLINS N. Wood L. Burman FRENCH HORNS S. Porter FLUTES J. Luce E. Toth CELLOS M. Kayes J. Balog B. Ycngich E. Petrin M. Barda M. Van Meter W. Gillian H. Molcan J. Heath B. Brown A. Walsko D. Lopacki B. Moore L. Wcitcamp W. Rcncer E. Liland TROMBONES W. Wundcr T. Lesinsky E. Liland CLARINETS R. Dufallo E. Horvath C. O’Drobinak T. Ycngich J. Hanusin L. Turner C. Vatcr A. Phillips G. Kozacik PERCUSSION H. White OBOES J. Rowden E. Grdina TUBA N. Scott C. Gima M- Jancck R. McCaughcy J. Furstenburg P. Humphreys DOLORES' BEAUTY SHOP FASHION HOSIERY SHOP 1910 Clarke Street 119th Street — Phone 2016 Pcgc Fifty-six ScL 00 Orchestra The Whiting High School Orchestra, directed by Adam P. Lesinsky, is one of the school’s finest musical organiza- tions. The annual spring concert is always one of the most popular events of the school year. The tuxedoes pur- chased by the Band and Orchestra Parents’ Association add the final touch to that occasion. Other appearances of the orchestra during the year include playing for veterans’ hospitals, civic organiza- tions, dramatic presentations, and school assemblies. The String Trio, a division of the orchestra, also is in demand for public performances. Members of the trio are Eleanor Petrin, Dorothy Dheur, and Drita Orhan. A good violin section is an asset to every high school orchestra. It helps insure the success of the entire or- ganization. MIKE GOLUB SON Grocery and Meat Market Your Credit Is Good With Us” MOSKINS’ Page Fifty-seven BAND PERSONNEL TRUMPETS E. Miller B. Greathouse R. Zubcck D. Weller J. Koval A. Hanis D. Barnes D. Kaccr R. Jarman J. Hora BARITONES T. Yengich D. Daley FRENCH HORNS G. McKinley H. Reeves L. Kozaeik DRUM MAJORETTES Donna Owens Lillian Bodnar Delores Berg SAXOPHONES B. Bodney P. Kammer J. Kuss BASS SAXOPHONE J. Pokraka BASSOONS D. Yager J. Balogy J. Bukvich FLUTES B. Christensen G. Liland J. Stavitzkc SOUSAPHONES R. McCaughcy M. Geary C. Van Meter CLARINETS R. Dufallo K. Orcskovich B. Simaga M. Kotyuk D. Canner R. Palcnchar B. Kuss J. Strisko J. Pustek B. Pulliam G. Mika M. Ciglcr K. Brush E. Kammer J. Regan K. Riffer G. Miloscvich D. Couberger OBOES S. Jam rose J. Furstenburg TROMBONES C. O’Drobinak J. Hanusin R. Bright B. Vasilko B. Schultz. S. Porter D. Wargo R. Roman ALTO CLARINET D. Cinotto PERCUSSION G. Jancosck R. Ragland J. Orban C. Gima L. Cooper C. Elberts DRUM MAJOR R. Dufallo MELODEERS Row One: L. Grigson, E. Engle, B. Crain, J. Ragland, F. Boswell, Miss Joyce Tharp, Sponsor. Row Two: G. Moscly, D. Gyurc. Row Three: D. Sharp, G. Novotny. Row Four: D. Dvorscak, David Breen. BOULEVARD RADIO SPORT SHOP Compliments of CARL BUEHLER SONS 1656 Indianapolis Boulevard 1519 Indianapolis Boulevard Page Fifty-eight fyjusicaf C )r anization6 TRIPLE TRIO ’ to right: J. Tharp, G. Moscly, L. Grigson, M. Brown, P. Brindley, D. Canner, J. Ragland, J. Fritz, D. Dheur, accompanist. ni a oir Under the direction of Miss Joyce Tharp, the Choir participates in various school activities. These include the an- nual spring concert and assemblies. During Christmas vacation this organization entertains patients at different hospitals. hirst Row: S. Pieters, G. Porter, G. Malasics, J. Rowden, J. Memet, M. Molnar, J. Fritz, D. Murga, B. Molnar, D. Vclcnski, P. Moriarity, Miss Joyce Tharp. Second Row: J. Keene, A. Kobe, R. M. Domsich, L. Ondrcjka, A. Jefehak, D. Oprisko, G. McAdam, S. Potis, J. Bednar, J. Schmitz, B. Dvorscak, A. Dcmkovich, P. Sabinski. Third Row: M. Pena, D. Canner, B. Kaduk, L. Rasmussen, P. Brindley, G. Blastic, B. Witter, E. Engle, D. Dheur, I I. Sporinski, D. Shebish, L. Walczak, D. Cannon, M. Kasper. Fourth Row: R. Pramuk, J. Kolina, E. Derwinski, B. Desatnik, G. Lclak, C. I.icbcrt, G. Jancosck, J. McCarthy, J. Pieters, B. Gacsko, J. Molle. Page HANSEN BUICK, INC. 1701 - 1703 — 119th Street DR. H. MORIARITY Dentist ScLJXif 1. The better part of school. 2. Thespian banquet. 3. Her work is done. 4. Homecoming. 5. After school hub-bub. 6. On the stairway to success. 7. The smile of victory! 8. Our State Champions. 9. Artists at work. 10. Clean-up time. The pause that refreshes. Director approves. Remember me always. Shouldn’t they echange partners? A solemn moment at the N.H.S. initiation. Christmas in Miss Petersen’s Room. Playboys. All clear. A book or a candy bar? 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. ILLIANA SHOE REBUILDER J Q 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard 1530 — 1 19th Street LEWIN AND WOLF 1317 — H9th Street Page Sixty-on« Top: Whiting HU ... Hello, Bob? bottom: Discussing whose piccurc? Learning the Art of Make-Up This organization works to promote friendship among th girls of W.H.S. Under the direction of Margaret E Canine, the girls learn how to act, dress and groom them selves properly. Crucial problems of a typical high school teen-agei are discussed and solved when the girls from surrounding schools meet for the annual Girls’ Club Conference. _CJ: G. Hansen. _ fy. Standing: J. Jancck, treasurer, E. Lang ADAMS FURNITURE STORE “The Power of Low Prices” Ceremony Page Sixty-two ANDY’S DELICATESSEN 1461 Indianapolis Boulevard W”CU Heroes! And well might these tough and hard-to-beat be called that because of their many great accom- in the field of sports. Their hard work and long of practice win for them the coveted school mono- which makes them eligible for membership in the Club, athletic honorary organization. Top: P. Matcja, president; R. Molle, vice-president; S. Grdina, treasurer; A. Kovalcsk, secretary. Bottom: Football players sporting their championship jackets. First Row: J. Vctroczky, M. DcBarge, R. Gacsko, J. Walters, J. Vaccndak. Second Row: R. Molle, R. Linko, G. Palikan, W. Kreevich, P. Matcja, R. Alexander. Third Row: M. Bcno, A. Kovalcik, J. Curtin. N. Boyle, G. Nastav. The annual shoe shine by thc '«W HARRY R. BARTON, D.D.S. 1240 — 119th Street FRED BEISAL DEPARTMENT STORE 1534 — 1 19th Street Page Sixty-!hreo atro Fin Row: B. Russell, J. Kinnanc, R. Zubcck, D. Campbell. Second Row: W. Vaccndak. R. Jarman, S. Williams, S. Potis, J. McGowan, S. Phillips, Mr. Homco. Third Row: J. Orban, G. Brown, E. Javorka, P. Mchalso, R. Sharpe, B. Greathouse, J. Koelling. FOUR REASONS FOR NO ACCIDENTS IN THE HALLS Thirteen years ago the Whiting High School Patr Club was organized and since then it has made a excellent record in preventing traffic accidents an promoting safety among the students of Whiting Hig School, which are the purposes of the organizatioi During these years there has been no fatal acc dent in the school area because of the efficient ar cooperative work of each Patrol Club member. Under the sponsorship of Mr. James Home seventeen members serve the club this year. HOPPE’S DRIVE-IN Atchison Avenue and Indianapolis Boulevard Poge Sixty-four McCREARY’S BEAUTY SALON Specializing in Hair Dressing Biology students working on class projects. $io$oau ( Hub The purpose of the Biology Club is to give students in this field a chance to investigate the wonders of nature. These young biologists make interesting tours to museums and exhibits. The sand dunes furnishes the destination for an annual spring field trip. Ml 4 Sr - ---- life in action. patching anim DR. H. SILVIAN 1400- 119th Street DEAN O. TAGGART, D.D.S. 1902 Indianapolis Boulevard Poge Sixty-five Q.A.C. G. A. C. W’s Seated: M. Ciglcr, J. Korbcll, N. Scott, L. Thompson. Standing: A. Crnkovich, A. Jurck, R. Krcc- vich, S. NovoscI, J. Dcrwinski, M. Kayes, M. Katchmar. G. A. C. NUMERALS First Row: R. Bcrilla, M. Blcskan, J. Row- den, M. Gyurc, L. Rasmussen, A. Kiscl. Second Row: L. Sass, D. Murga, A. Jcfchak, S. Pieters, B. Bodney, M. Kirin, A. Solcich, J. Keene, F. Cieslak. Third Row: E. Petrin, K. Oreskovich, B. Dvorscak, B. Lease, M. Kasper, L. Walczak, D. Oprinsko, D. Pramuk, J. Mcmct. The Girls’ Athletic Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Alice Jenkins, helps to promote girls’ interests in sports by offering various athletic activities each quarter. Sports which may be engaged in by the girls include: hirst Quarter—Hiking, biking, bowling, roller skating, swimming. Second Quarter—Table tennis, basketball, swimming, bowling, ice skating. Thrd Quarter—Ice skating, volleyball, badminton, bowling, swimming. Fourth Quarter—Baseball, hiking, biking, tennis, roller skating. Congratulating the winners! NARDI’S LOUNGE DR. MORRIS D. PICKLIN, Optometrisi 1606 - 119th Street 1344 - 119th Street Page Sixly-six (j. Jl. C. Pin, Seated: M. Balka, M. Kotyuk, P. Francis, I. Kusbcl. Standing: P. Mihalcik, J. Pustck, R. Jancich, E. Liland, G. Krcsach. Through participation in sports girls may earn numerals, W’s,” and pins by acquiring 700, 1400, and 2100 points, respectively. Bowling pins are awarded the two girls with the highest averages at the end of each of the three seasons of bowling. The senior girl with the most points receives an award on Class Night. A small statuette of a girl, clad in a green sweater, sporting a Whiting W” and dressed in a grey skirt and saddle shoes, is the W.H.S. Girl of the Month Award, which the G.A.C. gave for the first time this year. Athletic ability, sportsmanship, and scholarship are the factors taken into consideration in choosing its recipients. S. Novoscl receives first Girl of the Month Award Officers: M. Cigler, social chairman; C. Martich, secretary; M. Kasper, treasurer; L. Rasmussen, vice-president; B. Bodncy, president; Miss A homcrun, we hope!! A. Jenkins, sponsor. OWENS Funeral Directors PILLISI VICTORY GROCERY 2045 New York Avenue Page Sixty-seven High ideals of sportsmanship and fair play were little known a century ago as lawlessness reigned in the western part of the United States. Justice was crude and disputes were often settled by means of fights. Most of the people were ignorant of or had no time for athletics and, therefore, did not have this outlet for their competitive spirit. Sports in W.H.S. are none of the most important phases in the student’s school life as they tend to supplement his academic courses. Not only do they satisfy physical demands but also help to build character, beneficial to better living. y Whiting High’s griddcrs began a new era last fall as they walked off with the NIHSC cham- pionship crown, the first in the annals of the school. Starting fast and setting a torrid pace, the Oilers never were topped, ending the season with a brilliant 10-0 record. 1948 Record W.H.S. 21 South Bend Central... Mansfield, Ohio—.— Hammond Tech------- Horace Mann........ E. C. Washington--- Hammond High...... E. C. Roosevelt... Clark ____________ 26 1J ■44 37 27 18 13 12 18 229 Gary Emerson........ South Bend Central.. v • i • OPP .....13 ...13 .... 0 _ 6 — 0 ___ 0 ___ 0 ___ 0 ___ 7 ___ 6 4 S HOPPE’S SERVICE STATION Atchison Avenue and Indianapolis Boulevard Page Seventy INDIANA SUPPLY The Right Place to Buy Better Home Equipment The Gallivanites, however, were forced to share the mythical State Championship title with a strong Evansville Reitz aggregation, who also closed a successful grid season with a perfect record. A contest between Evansville and Whiting could not be played inasmuch as a game between the schools had not been scheduled. Vctroczky, left-halfback. Walters, fullback Gacsko, left end....... Matcja, quarterback.... Tobias, right-halfback.. Boyle, fullback........ Linko, right end....... Dcrbis, fullback_______ Pramuk, left end....... 60 48 36 if 20 12 6 6 6 X KOZACIK HARDWARE COMPANY 1600 - 119th Street H. LEE SON Groceries — Meats — Vegetables Page Seventy-onB RAY P. GALLIVAN Director of Athletics, Football, Baseball, Swimming, Intramurals o a c L s t PETER KOVACHIC Basketball, Football Assistant— Baseball, Track JAMES HOMCO Freshman-Sophomore Football Assistant- Grade School Basketball mu MM - i twrnmwm MM MM W STEVEN FOWDY Freshman-Sophomore Football, Freshman- Sophomore Basketball CHARLES LECHRONE Cross Country, Intramurals KLEAN SHOE REPAIR 1905 Clarke Street JOHN I. McNAMARA Marine Supply s First Row: J. Vctroczky, G. Nastav, G. Blastic, M. Bcno, J. Bcrna, W. Kalmus, T. Carter, R. DeBarge, J. Mordus, R. Fortner. Second Row: R. Walters, P. Mateja, A. Kovalcik, R. Dcsatnick, R. Dvorscak, E. Urbanik, G. Tobias, T. Davenport, A. Derbis, R. Ford. Third Row: R. Linko, R. Gacsko, L. Bratcher, J. Vaccndak, J. Curtin, E. Pulla, J. Miller, N. Boyle, R. Wilson, R. Pramuk. The Green and White inaugurated the 1948 football season by defeating South Bend Central. After sailing through eight consecutive victories without a flaw over such teams as E. C. Roosevelt, Hammond High, Gary Emerson, and a strong Mansfield, Ohio, team, the Whitingites wound up their ten-game schedule by downing once again, this time in the championship game, the South Bend squad. Fifteen years previous to this, in 1932 and 1933, the Oilers played for the same title against the same South Bend school. Both times, the Oil City boys were set back. Kovachic Tosses a Long One Five Easy Lessons on the Art of Passing DR. W. J. LYNCH 1413 - 119th Street Page Scvemty-three LEO’S BARBER SHOP 1906 Indianapolis Boulevard Top: John Vctroczky, Phil Matcja, Jack Walters LETTER WINNERS J. Berna G. Blascic M. Beno G. Nastav R. Pramuk R. Gacsko R. Wilson R. Ford G. Tobias P. Matcja R. Dcsatnick A. Derbis A. J. Miller T. Davenport R. Linko R. Walters J. Vetroezky R. Fortner E. Dulla J. Curtin J. Vaccndak E. Urbanik M. DeBarge N. Boyle Kovalcik Extreme Left: Bob Gacsko, Ray Linko Extreme Right: Al Kovalcik, Joe Miller Bottom: Bab Ford, Ziggy ’ Vaccndak, Morris DeBarge Page Seventy-four ORR’S RADIO SHOP 1442 - 119th Street SAM’S BARBER SHOP 1921 New York Avenue am ipionS VARIOUS HONORS ALL - STATE TEAMS J. Vetroczky A. Kovalcik R. Gacsko HONORABLE MENTION J. Vacendak P. Matcja R. Walters E. Dulla J. Curtin M. DeBarge Extreme Left: Rich Pramuk, Tommy Davenport Extreme Right: Bob Desatnick, Neil Boyle Bottom: Jimmy Curtin, Rich Fortner, Rich Wilson Top: Duda” Urbanik, Al Derbis, Gcgc” Tobias SPIRO’S RECREATION 1405 - 119th Street R S SHOE STORE 1348 - 119th Street Page Seventy-five Kneeling: M. Xidis, D. Brindley, D. McLaughlin, D. Torzewski, M. Geary, J. McGowan, N. O’Keefe, G. McAdam, R. Kuss. Sitting: H. Javork- , J. Mordus, F. Lentvorsky, D. Grenier, G. Killar, R. Bachurck, S. McCarthy, R. Sharpe, G. Mika, C. Compan'k. Standing: N. Crnkovich, R. Jarman, J. Kinnunen, P. Killar, V. Vaccndak, G. Brown, M. Mihalcik, P. Williams, J. Balogh, W. Fulford. Freshman and Sophomore gridders failed to come clo:e to finishing in the glory that the varsity accomplished. The junior pigskin toters won only one game while dropping seven. The solitary win came as the season opener against Hammond Tech. After the good start, the Green and White commenced to lose seven in a row at the hands of Clark, Noll Central, Morton, Washington, Hammond High, Roosevelt, and Horace Mann. The schedule included five games played at home and three contests played on the road. MANAGERS Left to right: B. Krcevich, J. Molle, D. Evans. Student managers at Whiting High School were ever on hand when needed. These boys had the extensive job of caring for the equipment, keeping track of uni- forms, nursing the injured and helping the coaches in general. Congratulations to the boys for a job well done through all the strain of two championships. WHITING SERVICE STATION 119th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard Poge Seventy-six DON WHYTE MOTOR SALES 1531 Indianapolis Boulevard C on erence C o-C hampionA Stcnding, left to right: Coach Kovachic, C. O’Drobinak, R. Dufallo, D. Jeter, R. Wilson, P. Mateja, D. Evans, manager. Kneeling, left to right: R. Sharp, J. Vetroezky, R. Gacsko, E. Urbanik. W.H.S. OPP. LETTER WINNERS 40 Clark . 41 J. Vetroezky R. Dufallo 46 49 44 40 R. Sharp 5 7 34 P. Mateja 36 42 C. O’Drobinak D. Jeter 44 40 39 25 E. Urbanik 38 40 53 Clark 46 41 40 INDIVIDUAL SCORING 73 Noll 66 43 35 51 41 49 104 57 265 .... 32 86 33 205 48 56 36 148 57 48 41 137 41 .... 32 51 17 119 61 59 57 19 17 55 47 17 11 45 48 5 5 15 55 49 6 3 15 35 6 2 14 40 Rcorcvclt, East Chicago 46 Beno — 3 4 10 GEORGE A. THEGZE, M.D. 1344 - 119th Street Page Seventy-seven DR. M. J. RITTER, Dentist Central State Bank Building Season eSume Whiting High School gridders were not the only athletes to walk off with honors during 1948-49. The Oiler cagers came out of a up-and-down year to take a share of the conference crown. Title co-holder was Horace Mann of Gary. Each team wound up the conference schedule with an 8-3 record. The Green and White started the season going backwards as they were tripped up by Clark and by Wells of Chicago. By the time the Holiday Tourney rolled around, Kovachic’s cagers had acquired a record of four wins and three losses. Although losing only one game by one point, that one being at the hands of Clark in the first contest of the year, the Oilers forced three games into overtime, never coming out on the losing end. Most notable wins of the season included victories over Hammond Tech, Froebel, Hammond High, Emerson, Roosevelt and Hobart. After downing a tall Hobart team in the sectionals, Roo:evelt, once Whiting victims, returned their loss by downing the Oilers, 46 to 40. When the smoke of the hoopla sea- son had cleared away, the oil city boys came out of the melee with an enviable record of 14 wins and eight losses including both tourneys. CALUMET SUPREME CLEANERS Have It Done the Supreme Way” Poge Seventy-eight CAFE ROOSEVELT 1708 - 119th Street HARLES O’DROBINAK, Senior PHIL MATEJA, Senior WHITING LAUNDRY 1908 Indianapolis Boulevard WHITING RECREATION PARLOR Delicious Lunch and Refreshments Poge Seventy-nine W.M.S. UuL-C emen B SQUAD S.7ting: A. Frankowiak, P. Mihalso, C. Companik, W. Greathouse, M. Mihalcik, J. Ccrajcwski. Standing: D. Gyurc, E. Ja- vorka, T. Davenport, C. Liebert, P. Saliga, R. Rus- nack, A. Dcrbis, D. Tor- zewski. The Oiler B” squad failed to duplicate the standards set by the varsity. The junior five, who played only 11 games all season because of doublePheaders and tournament game;, won but five games while dropping seven contests. Vic- tories were registered over the following: Hammond Clark (2), Froebcl, Lew Wallace, and Gary Edison. Freshman and sophomore boys also played on the B” squad at various times. In their own league, however, the sophomores were victorious four times while suffering eleven setbacks. The freshmen fared no better as they won only three times while taking it on the chin in 13 contests. FROSK - SOPH CAGERS Kneeling: F. Lcntvorsky, R. Bachurck, D. Brindley, R. Campbell, F. Jancosck. Standing: M. Geary, B. Par- dinck, S. McCarthy, J. Stone, D. McLaughlin, N. Bento, P. Williams, man- ager. WEINER’S FOOD SHOP 1951 New York Avenue Poge Eighty GEORGE X1DIS STEAK HOUSE 1867 Indianapolis Boulevard W.M.S. erd Ixft to right: Wilma Gardina, Nancy Scott, Donald Brindley, Susan Haluska, Pauline Minalcik DEPARTING SENIOR TRIO PICTURE-BOOK POSE PERFECT TIMING! Jumping, left to right: P. Mihalcik, S. Haluska, N. Scott, W. Gardina. D. A. SAYLOR PAINT STORE 1504 - 1 19th Street SANDRICK’3 1716 Indianapolis Boulevard Page Eighty-ono S ivunmincj KUSS AND SHARP IN THE RELAY First Row: J. Buksar, G. McAdam, A. Vctroczky. Second Row: B. Sharpe, R. Molle, W. Vaccndak, C. Companik, S. Grdina. Third Row: B. Kuss, W. Kalmus, G. Brown, E. Zdankicwicz, G. Nastav, R. Alexande GREGOR AND ANDY SET FOR THE 220 FREE-STYLE WHICH ONE’S FIRST? WESTERN TIRE AND AUTO STORE 1948 Indianapolis Boulevard Page Eighty-two WHITING FLOWER SHOP 1347 - 119 Street JracL and Cdrodd (Country COMPANIK TRIES AGAIN WHITE STAR GROCERY 1401 - 121st Street CENTRAL FOOD SHOP Joseph Brozovich, Proprietor Pago Eighty-three FORTSKA, MOLLE, AND RUSNACK DISNEY WITH INCHES TO SPARE WARMING UP THE START ling: R. Sharp, J. Stone, C. Companik, J. Tinsley, B. Kuzma. Uc Row: A. Dcrbis, A. Kovalcik, J. Miller, J. Disney, D. Jeter, Saliga, J. Kirin. KIRIN TOSSING THE SHOT LOOK OUT BELOW! ONLY ONE MORE LAP CROSS-COUNTRY BOYS HARD AT WORK SALIGA TO SHARP IN THE RELAY jt)icifnoncl l ] jen —1948 Oiler baiting leaders striving for record-breaking batting averages! ! Whiting diamond-men, although inspired by two previous Western Division championships, could not secure their third in a row. The Oiler team, captained by Ed Vanek, ended in third place in the conference race. East Chicago Washington came through to win the conference title. The Green and White culminated the season with a record of 13 wins and five setbacks. Leading the Whiting sluggers was Phil Mateja, who batted .375. He was followed by Mazul, Vanek and Pilarcik, in that order. Oiler moundsmen not only did a fine job of pitching but also did a generous share of the hitting. Pitching duties were upheld by Lynch, Vanek, who pitched two no-hitters, and Dcrwinski. No-hit victims of the Oiler pitching ace, who also twirled a perfect game the season before, were Emerson and East Chicago Washington. Hitting: N. Crnkovich. N. Strbiak, M. Bcno, D. Lynch, E. Urbanik. Kneeling: G. Palikan, H. Mazul, J. Mordus, P. Mateja, E. Dcrwinski. Standing: R. Dvorscak, E. Vanek, A. Pilarcik, E. Harbin, R. Galli- van, coach. WEST PARK GROCERY WHITING SHADE AWNING COMPANY 1876 Indianapolis Boulevard 1242-119th Street Page Eighty-four 'iJarditty i aSela (tS, ummary Harbin Sinlges to Short LETTER WINNERS BATTING AVERAGES Matcja Matcja 375 Harbin Mazul 352 Pilarcik Vanek 333 Mazul Palikan Pilarcik 328 Urbanik Strbiak 286 Bcno Derwinski 275 Vanek .. Palikan 238 Dcrwinski Lynch Lynch 176 Dvorscak Harbin 175 1948 RECORD W.H.S. OPP. 0 Roosevelt ............. 2 7 Lew Wallace............ 5 9 Emerson ................ 4 8 Hammond................ 0 2 Washington............. 1 3 Hammond Tech .......... 6 3 Clark................... 2 3 Roosevelt............... 8 9 Lew Wallace............ 0 11 Tolleston............... 5 16 Emerson ................ 2 3 Hammond................ 6 4 Washington............. 3 1 Hammond Tech ........... 4 17 Clark.................. 1 8 Tolleston .............. 1 11 H. Mann................. 4 9 H. Mann ............... 4 Lynch Warming Up In Bull-Pen Bcno Calls for a Curve No-Hit Vanck On the Mound JOHN J. WARGO Insurance F. W. WOOLWORTH COMPANY 1334-119th Street Page Eighty-fivo 'iAJliitina JJ-'iali School 9 rTlf THE MINE Alma Mater, within thy walls we’ve had Memorable moments, both joyful and sad. Thoughts of our school days, thoughts of all kinds, Football games, dances, still fresh in our minds, Our teachers, their smiles, which we’ve loved thro’ the years, Are no longer with us to help enquer ur fears. Yes, Alma Mater, yu’ve helped us indeed. Through the long years, you’ve filled every need. Our best days arc over, years of high school are through, Life’s roads our halls, our surroundings all new, Experience our teacher, lives all our own, Whatever we’ve learned shall from now on be shown. Geometry, physics, chemistry and health, All make deposits and add to our wealth. Farewell, Alma Mater, once again we give you Our thanks as of now and our love the years through. ARONBERG KISSEN, JEWELERS Whiting’s Oldest and Most Reliable Jewelers” pon3or3 Archie's Place Bruce W. Avery, D.D.S. Ben Franklin Press Buksar’s Sundries and Notions The Burton Store The Checker Taxi Company Colonial Fruit Store Chas. D. Gainer Dr. B. H. Goldstein G. S. Hilliard, D.D.S. Hoosier and Capitol Theaters „‘Toosicr Coal Company Indiana Red Hot Johnnie’s Market C. M. Jones, M.D. Dr. J. R. Rabat Knotty Pine Grill Steve Kolina Dr. Edward Kosior L. T. Kudele, M.D. Lake County Coal Company Peter Levent’s Lipay’s Malik’s Market Mills Auto Parts Roy G. Osborne Joe Paunicka The People’s Store Poppen’s Auto Service Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Pustck Red Star Pharmacy Riflfer’s Men’s Wear Patrick Jacque Rostin, Jr.—1948 Sue’s Beauty Shop The Sugar Bowl Victory Restaurant George S. Vrabcl Whiting News Company Clyde Wright A Friend Loader Printing and Engraving Company Rochelle, Illinois Photography, Vrabel Studios Whiting, Indiana Cover by Craftco, Chicago, Illinois Page Eighty-eight ' ' 1 ,:■! ■■ fi - tt 2 - ::
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